The Role: Head of Data Science and AI Contract Length: 12 Months Inside IR35 Location: 3 days a week on-site in Taunton Requirements: Active SC Clearance The Head of Data Science and AI will be responsible for strategising and operationalising the use of data science and AI automation across the organisation to deliver measurable efficiency and customer benefits. In this role you will be leading a team of data scientists and will help manage stakeholders, build team capability and skills, ensure clear team objectives, to support with successful project delivery. You will provide organisational leadership on responsible AI governance, the use of commercial AI applications, and procurement of third-party products. The Successful Candidate You will have expert level knowledge of data science and machine learning, including a range of different techniques such as supervised (e.g. decision trees, random forests), unsupervised (e.g. clustering), and deep learning. Knowledge of generative AI is desirable. You will have expert level of knowledge of statistics, applied mathematics and scientific analysis, with demonstrable experience of using a variety of techniques to deliver organisational benefits You will have expert level knowledge of exploratory data analysis and statistical analysis of large datasets. You will have practitioner knowledge of Machine Learning Ops and A/B testing different models You will have practitioner knowledge of responsible and ethical AI practices You will have practitioner skills in a scientific programming language such as Python, R, C++. experience of innovating and solving business problems through the application of data science or machine learning Ability to think critically and break down complex challenges into addressable projects Experience of measuring benefits of data science solutions and roadmapping improvements Experience of leading projects with multiple contributors or leading teams Experience of mentoring and developing data scientists If this sounds like a role you could be interested in, please get in touch or apply here before Friday 11th April ADZN1_UKTJ